Old brass electrified lamp

[mojjax]

My Step-Mom gave this to me today . She asked her (birth) kids first , but they don't like "old" stuff .

I realize that when it was ' electrified ' it greatly diminished it's value , but it's still quite nice . I can't read the final number on the year .... May 3 , 189? ..... the switch is in the way of the last number . The electric cord is cloth covered - so I'm thinking it was converted in the 20's or 30's . The twisted wire was also a modification to hold a glass globe of some sort . What does B & H stand for ? Or any other info ? Thanks !
mojjax

 

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[savant365]

http://www.milesstair.com/B_&_H_lamps.html

 

[PBK]

Nice work, Savant!

 

[savant365]

Nice work, Savant!

Thanks, I think thats the first time I beat you to an ID PBK. You must have went to the fridge for a second huh?

Charlie

 

[Tubecity]

Still a nice piece, looks like the conversion was well done. IMO this just makes
it more unique than a regular lantern.

 

[dg39]

Clean it up, get a glass shade that will fit it and enjoy!
DG